Issa Rae Named Creative Director for 2024 ABFF

By: Joshua Martin

Get ready to mark your calendars because the 2024 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) just got a dose of Issa Rae's magic! That's right, the brilliant mind behind the Emmy-nominated hit series "Insecure" is taking center stage as the festival's creative director, and it's going to be a lituation.

In this newly created role, Issa Rae, the queen of creativity, is teaming up with ABFF co-founders Nicole and Jeff Friday to craft a lineup that will leave you on the edge of your seats. This isn't Issa's first dance with ABFF – she served as the festival's ambassador in 2022 and gave us a sneak peek of her sensational Max series, "Rap Sh!t." And guess what? Its second season is dropping this fall, after a delay due to the ongoing writer's strike. 

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JUNE 12: Issa Rae attends the 2019 Women In Film Annual Gala Presented by Max Mara with additional support from partners Delta Air Lines and Lexus at The Beverly Hilton on June 12, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California.

Photo Credit: Amy Sussman/Getty Images for Women In Film

“Throughout the course of her career, Issa Rae has made an indelible impact within the entertainment ecosystem ranging from her wide array of roles – in front of and behind the camera – to her fierce advocacy for equitable representation and opportunities for Black creatives. We couldn’t think of a better partner to help us continue to embody the ABFF mission of showcasing Black talent — and discovering and amplifying new voices.
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— Nicole and Jeff Friday

Issa Rae is no stranger to making waves. She's the genius behind the New York Times best-seller The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl and the mastermind who brought us the captivating world of Insecure, a show that had us hooked for five entire seasons. In 2020, she shook things up again by founding Hoorae, a media powerhouse that covers film, TV, and digital.

“There’s no other festival highlighting us in this way, highlighting our film, highlighting our television shows, and it’s in an elegant way. That’s what I admire so much about this particular festival - it’s so intentional. Even thinking about the awards that they do later, ABFF as a brand is so solid, and I feel proud of having my work showcased here.”

— Issa Rae

So, mark your calendars for June 12th to the 16th because the 2024 American Black Film Festival is hitting Miami Beach, Florida, and with Issa Rae calling the shots, you know it's going to be an unforgettable cinematic journey. Don't miss out on this epic celebration of Black talent and storytelling!

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